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RJ05 HLO

2005 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1876cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,872 mi
Last recorded176,872 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo V40112,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 HLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,876cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 176,872 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON TREAD

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 163,090 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 149,050 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 149,050 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 135,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,078 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 121,078 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 107,460 miles

emissions test undetected peak engine not reving

n/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

slight dampness to steering rack

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 8 Mar 2013 107,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

emissions test undetected peak engine not reving

n/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

slight dampness to steering rack

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,763 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 81,012 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spongy and has slight travel

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,704 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,413 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

long handbrake travel

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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RJ05 HLO is a 2005 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,876cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 112,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ05 HLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ05 HLO registered?

RJ05 HLO is a 2005 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 HLO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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